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Farming
Winter feed shortage looms
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A post-drought feed crisis is looming and farmers are being warned that doing nothing about it isn't an option.
Irrigation needs careful thought
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Farmers rushing to put in irrigation on their farms after the drought need to think through the changes.
Drought recovery: Save the rain
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Rainwater harvesting in urban environments - why not?
Don't let it go down the drain
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Collecting roof water is being suggested as part of the solution to stretching water supplies during a drought.
Drought recovery: Irrigation
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A detailed financial analysis needs to be conducted before new irrigation systems are adopted.
Will farmer-driven meat reforms work?
Related story: Market dominance not meat industry answerCompany acted to avoid taint
Farm's effluent system now altered at cost of $257,000.
Mammoth milk dryer caps season
The roof is on the world's largest milk-powder dryer in stage two of Fonterra's more than $500m milk-processing plant.
DairyNZ groups can enhance skills
Dairy prices slide again
Signs point to winner
Zodiac, a simmental bull weighing 850kg and not yet two years old, has won the Champion of Champions award.
Bid for southern training farm
Slow but steady progress made on establishing a South Island training facility for sheep and beef farmers.
Feilding sizzles to Steak of Origin
Meat reform on a roll
Mystery in China's meat block
The bill could skyrocket if tonnes of NZ meat continues to be blocked at China's borders.
Mystery in China's meat block
The bill could skyrocket if tonnes of NZ meat continues to be blocked at China's borders.
NZ meat kept off the shelves
Chinese supermarkets are beginning to run out of New Zealand beef and lamb as Kiwi meat remains stuck at ports.
Single minded
Hundreds of sheep dead
Early start for lambing
There are about 50 early lambs gambolling around a Kiwitea farm in Manawatu.
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Irrigation funding confirmed
The $80 million set aside by the Government for regional irrigation projects was confirmed in the Budget.
Ruts causing accidents
Centre-pivot irrigator ruts are contributing to too many accidents, the Groundspread Fertilisers' Association says.
Monsanto wins seeds case
Horticulture finds its way
Our rotten kiwifruit exports
Lifting the lid on Zespri's disastrous Chinese dealings, which left staff rotting in jail.
Price rises for lifestyle blocks
Lifestyle properties south of Auckland are in demand from ex-patriates and fleeing city dwellers.
Safety expert appeals to farmers
Farmers are among those being urged by safety specialist Rob Jager to start implementing safety programmes now.
Business advice on offer
Bill Roest on Synlait board
'Suitcases of cash'
Allegations that suitcases of cash changed hands as kiwifruit company Zespri paid millions of dollars in a scam.
Drought's costly legacy
The drought's impact will be most severe on beef and lamb farms.
Market dominance not meat industry answer
Having control of the market is a very seductive idea. Most of us have wondered how profitable and simple life would be if we just had the chance to be in control.
Monitoring a key to better performance
Looking out for one another
Time to relax, take a breather
After a difficult season, some events now allow us to showcase and celebrate some of our industry successes.





